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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility work. It prioritizes vertical lift and cabin volume over speed and tends to carry the most people of this group, commonly around 16–19 passengers (layout dependent). Its practical range is moderate for its size, often roughly 450–700 nautical miles depending on fuel and mission equipment. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane aimed at long‑range business and special‑mission flying. It offers the longest range here, typically on the order of about 1,500 nautical miles, with a usual passenger load around 6–9. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑turboprop utility airplane optimized for short/rough fields and hauling. It commonly seats up to 9 passengers (plus crew) and delivers midrange capability, roughly about 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑turboprop personal/business aircraft. It carries fewer people, typically 4–6 passengers, and provides solid range for its class, often around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiper
Aircraft NameH225M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20